Woodridge State School is a richly diverse and dynamic community with strong values of high expectations, learning and kindness.

We are seeking a motivated and highly skilled person to contribute positively to the school team and physical school environment to help maintain and improve our outdoor spaces.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Job details

This is a progressional position as per the Role Description. The successful applicant will be appointed to the lower classification with eligibility for progression to the next, once specific criteria have been met or demonstrated. Please note salary rate shown is reflective of both classification ranges.

About Us:

Join Woodridge State School, a vibrant and inclusive primary school where every student is supported to learn, grow, and succeed. With a focus on personalised learning, wellbeing, and strong community connections, our school is a dynamic place to make a real difference every day.

Why this Role?

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Weekly/fortnightly mowing/trimming of all grass areas including ovals, maintaining existing gardens including regular weeding, regularly maintain and clearing drains and gutters; daily raking of sandpits
• Assist with a range of duties including the collection of waste, food and paper on school grounds, undertaking immediate action cleaning duties where necessary
• Assist with set up/take down etc for significant events such as major sporting events
• Security of facilities including the locking and unlocking of buildings (within core hours)
• Maintaining facilities including but not limited to buildings, seating, gates, amenities (excludes qualified trade work)
• Communicating and supporting on-site trades people/building companies as directed by the Principal/Business Manager
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements including maintenance of a safe work environment; safe storage and handling of chemicals, fertilisers and fuels; bring to appropriate attention any safety hazards; manage equipment records; and maintain tools and equipment for repair services (as per manufacturer's service manual)
• Attend to/or arrange repairs and maintenance within the school, including those which relate to furniture and equipment; locks and windows; adjusting/adding chemicals as consistent with occupational, health and safety (WHS) guidelines and procedures); and school facilities
• Provide basic maintenance of equipment specific to schools including but not limited to mowers, cutters, power tools etc
• Work as a member of a team, contributing to our positive school culture

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

The Perfect Fit!

• Current Blue Card
• Current Driver's Licence
• Some experience working with grounds and landscaping
• Be able to work with others
• Positive attitude and be able to achieve set tasks

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SER688523_26T Role Description (PDF, 347KB)
  Role Description